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Dunans is open by appointment only, between April–October inclusive, Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm for tours and visits. The Lairds & Ladies tours are at middays on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We have Special Tours as well if you prefer different times and / or days - Special tours can also be booked for Saturday mornings, between February and November inclusive. Because we open by appointment only you will need to book if you prefer just a visit without a tour. We are not open at the weekends, except for special events. Please note - all bookings must be made at least 4-7 days in advance, depending on the tour or accommodation chosen! PLACES TO STAY NEAR DUNANS Hotels The Kames Hotel, The Colintraive Hotel, The Creggans Inn B&Bs The Watermill, Waulk Mill Self-Catering Accommodation Ardachearnbeg cottages, Maymore and Tighnariddon Cottages Caravan & Camping Glendaruel Caravan Park For much larger parties, there is also Ormidale House In all case, please mention you have been recommended to contact them by Charles at Dunans and you will be looked after! How to get to Dunans By Air Dunans is approximately one and a half hours by road from both Glasgow andPrestwick International Airports. By Road Putting our postcode into satnav will always get you here: “PA223AD” On Google maps the red arrow drops right on top of the castle! Via Road: M8 then Over Erskine Bridge Follow Loch Lomond shores to Tarbert and on to the Rest and Be Thankful. Just before Cairndow turn left toward Dunoon, Cowal, Tighnabruaich. When you reach Strachur turn left (just past ‘the famous Creggans Inn’) signposted Tighnabruaich & Glendaruel (A886). (You'll pass village shop/post office on Lochside 200 meters later. If you get to the garage in Strachur on right you have gone too far)! 2 miles out of Strachur the road (A886) you will start climbing a steep hill and veering to left away from the loch. Approx. 4 miles later you'll see a sign for Glendaruel Clachan 8 miles. (Our gate is 2.3-2.5 miles later on the left). The first house you pass after the Glendaruel sign is a small cottage on your right, slow down. Approx. 100 yards on your left is a lay-by and another hundred yards on the left is our turning. On either side of the entrance are two aged standing stones and inset with a sign ‘Dunans Castle’ (If you find yourself heading down hill and reaching a sign post to west Glendaruel on right you have overshot). Follow drive down hill, across the bridge and follow the drive round to the left towards the ruined castle. Take it slow – the road is very rough. Via ferry M8 to Gourock, follow road through Port Glasgow, Greenock and on to Gourock. Follow signs to Dunoon Ferry: As you see water on your right (Clyde) you see parades of shop’s: Look for the ‘wee chippy’ just after that is a spa grocers: These guys sell ferry tickets: You have to buy a return, but this is cheaper, than buying a single on the boat: Follow road on and you will you see Gourock railway on your right, carry on – road bears left through a small parade of shops. About half mile you will see ferry on your right. This is Western Ferries. Off ferry at Hunters quay – turn right, follow coast rd to T-junction, and turn right. Follow road out of Dunoon & Sandbank, just as you hit national speed limit signs (couple of miles) you will see a left turn to Tighnabruaich/Cowal - take this left turn. Keep on going long windy road about 15-20mins eventually you reach T-junction, turn Right on A886. Drive on about 5 miles, just past the West Glendaruel turnoff, the road starts to climb a hill look through trees and you will see Dunans, our drive is on your right between two standing stones.
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